Mississippi Department of Education Mathematics Instructional Coaching Services
Assets & Needs Assessment
April 2022
As part of the second Assets & Needs Assessment, Teaching Lab conducted a variety of data collection activities, including an Ongoing Coaching Feedback Survey, Lesson Plan Analysis, and Classroom Observations.
Summary of Results
We found that the responses to the IPG forms generally improved.
We also found that lesson plan analyses had good results.
Great in fact.
Section 1: Participant Feedback
Ongoing Coaching Feedback
- 82% strongly agree or agree that the coach demonstrated a deep knowledge of the content they coach.
- 79% strongly agree or agree that coach effectively build a safe learning environment.
- 82% strongly agree or agree that the coach made necessary adjustments based on needs.
- 85% strongly agree or agree that the coach seemed fully prepared for the coaching sessions.
- 82% strongly agree or agree that the coaching is clear.
Section 2: Teacher Practices
Classroom Walkthroughs
Teaching Lab staff observed teachers using the IPG rubric. Ratings of 3 and 4 on 4-point Likert scales and Yes on a Yes/No items were considered positive.
Overall
Core Action 1
Core Action 2
Core Action 3
Lesson Plan Analysis
Teaching Lab adapted the IPG rubric to create a similar tool for analyzing teacher lesson plans. Ratings of 3 and 4 on 4-point Likert scales and Yes on a Yes/No items were considered positive
Core Action 1
Core Action 2
Core Action 3
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